THE DELTA, MS (Ben Caxton) — Two companies will resume cruises on the Mississippi River next month. American Queen Steamboat Companyâs âAmerican Queenâ is scheduled to dock in Vicksburg on June 24th while American Cruise Linesâ âAmerican Harmonyâ is expected to arrive in Vicksburg on June 29th and depart the…
THE DELTA (Ben Caxton) — Atmos Energy is providing help to customers with past due to balances during the public health emergency. Atmos has temporarily suspended natural gas disconnections for non-payment and is offering payment installment plans. Financial help is also available through local assistance agencies. Atmos vice president of…
LITTLE ROCK, AR (Ben Caxton) — Friday night storms brought down trees and power lines in eastern Arkansas. No injuries were reported but the storm did quite a bit of damage in Wynne and left up to half the town without power.
THE DELTA (Ben Caxton) — Todayâs reopening of some casinos is welcome news for the 4300 dealers, cooks, cleaning staff and others who work in Tunica and Coahoma Countyâs gambling halls; they have been out of work since mid-March. State-regulated casinos can reopen today at 50% capacity with social distancing…
LITTLE ROCK, AR (Ben Caxton) — Just over 85,000 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Arkansas compared to about 113,000 in Mississippi and 325,000 in Tennessee. Thatâs about 4.7% of Tennesseans, 3.6% of Mississippians, and 2.7% of Arkansas residents that have been tested for coronavirus, and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson…
LITTLE ROCK, AR (Ben Caxton) — While many businesses have suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, medical marijuana dispensaries in Arkansas are booming. Nearly $30 million worth has been sold since March 1st, about 40% of total sales since the stateâs first dispensary opened last May. When the CDC recommended citizens…
THE DELTA (Ben Caxton) — Mississippi tattoo parlors can reopen with restrictions under a new executive order signed Friday by Governor Tate Reeves. The order lays out strict social distancing guidelines and sanitation protocols similar to hair salons and barbers. Mississippiâs casinos can also reopen for gamblers on Thursday; guidelines…
THE DELTA, MS (Ben Caxton) — After a two-month shutdown, Mississippi Casinos will be able to reopen in time for Memorial Day if they choose. The official reopening date is set for 8:00 AM on May 21said Mississippi Gaming Commission Executive Director Allen Godfrey on Thursday. Any restrictions for staff…
THE DELTA, Ben Caxton) — Several area health centers have won funding from the federal government to purchase items like protective clothing, testing, and test-related activities. The awards, in Bennie Thompson’s 2nd Congressional district, included $221,749 to the Dr, Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center in Lexington, $291,289 to the…
LITTLE ROCK, AR (Ben Caxton) — Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said he’s “distressed” on Monday. The reason? After opening the state’s business to reopen many people are not practicing “social distancing” recommendations to maintain at least six feet of space between them and their neighbors when in public and photos…
